Susan Yost Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for all operations, receiving, store services, facilities management and asset protection.

Eastern U.S.

Coached and led the District Manager and store teams for 95 stores in the Eastern U.S. leading to top sales results and operational excellence.

Based In Washington, Dc

Regional responsibility for 130 stores in the Mid Atlantic with 12 District Managers and one Administrative Assistant as direct reports.Led team in focus on customer service, talent development and leveraging traffic to exceed financial goals.

Based In Denver, Co

Division Director overseeing sales and bottom line profitability for 75 locations in four states in the Western U.S.Drove top financial results in region as well as participated in multi-channel effort to drive sales and profitability.

Based In Minneapolis, Mn

Oversaw P&L responsibility for 80 stores in nine states with direct reports including eight District Managers.-Built an exemplary team that delivered top sales, payroll and shrink results consistently for four years.-Leveraged corporate partnerships to influence product assortments and visual direction.-Created customer service program implemented throughout entire organization.

Based In Minneapolis, Mn

P&L responsibility for 80 stores in six states in upper Midwest with direct reports including eight District Managers, one Regional Assistant and indirect reports involving Visual Merchandising, Human Resources and Loss Prevention.-Achieved top financial results in both sales and profitability through development of team and focus on creating a selling culture and the customer experience.-Served on several Field Councils involving product and financial processes.

San Francisco Bay Area

Regional P&L oversight for 56 stores in the Western United States with direct reports including six District Managers, VIsual Manager and the Flagship General Manager.-Based in corporate office and served as Field Liaison between field and corporate influencing product assortments, visual/marketing direction and operational processes.-Generated top financial results consistently during all years of tenure.-Successfully piloted the "big box" store concept and opened 32 new stores during tenure.

Greater Chicago Area, Miami, Fl And Washington, Dc

Generated top results as Regional Director in two regions, the Upper Midwest (including the entire country of Canada) and the Mid-Atlantic, with direct reports including 12-14 District managers and one Regional Assistant. Store counts varied from 210-250+.-Chosen to be Visual Director with responsibility for all stores in chain, both domestic and international.-Played critical role in creation of Watch Station, EyeX and department store launches regarding product, visual direction and fixturing, marketing and store design.